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Date: 2026-08-29 07:25:06+00:00UTC

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The Japan Times: Number of missing in Nepal and China floods soars to nearly 3,000

The trauma of the catastrophe has been "enormous," and as many as 93,000 people may have been affected, the Red Cross said.

BBC News: 97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'

A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.

tagesschau: Rettungsteams im Himalaya kämpfen sich durch Katastrophengebiet

Enorme Schlammmassen und Regenfälle erschweren die Rettungsarbeiten im Flut- Katastrophengebiet im Himalaya. Die Todeszahlen sind auf mehr als 630 gestiegen, etwa 2.400 Menschen werden noch immer vermisst.

The Japan Times: Japan to send SDF helicopters to wildfire-hit Indonesia

The helicopters will be used for firefighting activities — the first time the SDF will conduct such operations overseas.

BBC News: Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there

Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.

tagesschau: Sturzflut: Wie China Informationen aus Tibet kontrolliert

Nach der Sturzflut sind zahlreiche Journalisten nach Nepal gereist. Aus dem von China kontrollierten Tibet jedoch dringen über chinesische Staatsmedien nur spärliche Informationen. Von E. Lamby-Schmitt.

The Japan Times: Iran’s disfigured supreme leader remains invisible six months into an existential war

Iran is facing critical decisions over a war that has set the Middle East aflame while trashing the country's already fragile economy.

BBC News: Man dies and at least six injured after sign falls at Christian festival

A 41-year-old man died at the Christian event near Steyning in West Sussex, police say.

tagesschau: Flutwelle im Himalaya: Überlebende stehen vor Trümmern ihrer Existenz

Die Flutwelle im Himalaya-Gebiet hat nicht nur viele Menschenleben gefordert, sondern auch Tausende obdachlos gemacht. Sie kämpfen jetzt ums tägliche Überleben - gleichzeitig wächst die Angst vor einer weiteren Sturzflut. Von Lena Bodewein.

The Japan Times: China removes high-ranking officers from key military body

Zhang Youxia's position as the more senior of two vice chairmen on the Central Military Commission had made him China's highest-ranked general.

BBC News: Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy

A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.

tagesschau: Spenden: Hilfe für die Menschen in Nepal

Wenn Sie für die Menschen in Nepal spenden wollen, finden Sie hier Hilfsorganisationen und Bankverbindungen.

The Japan Times: Russia’s gasoline output drops to 70% of domestic demand

The fall at this month's end comes after a series of drone attacks forced major refineries to suspend operations, according to two industry sources.

BBC News: Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU

Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.

tagesschau: Livestream: Die Nachrichten auf tagesschau24

Aktuelle Meldungen, vertiefende Analysen und Interviews: Verfolgen Sie das Programm des ARD-Nachrichtenkanals tagesschau24 hier.

The Japan Times: U.S. to take control of major portion of Venezuelan oil wealth

The move represents President Donald Trump's latest push to establish U.S. dominance over the Western Hemisphere.

BBC News: The race to stop England running out of water

Who is to blame for the summer drought, and can England future-proof its water supplies?

tagesschau: Chinas Umgang mit der Katastrophe in der Region Tibet

Chinas Umgang mit der Katastrophe in der Region Tibet

The Japan Times: Majority in South Korea want nukes, survey says, amid U.S. defense concerns

A new poll found 65% of those surveyed said Seoul should have its own nuclear weapons, while 30% are opposed to the idea.

BBC News: Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood

Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.

tagesschau: Menschen in Island stimmen über Wiederaufnahme der EU-Beitrittsverhandlungen ab

Menschen in Island stimmen über Wiederaufnahme der EU-Beitrittsverhandlungen ab

The Japan Times: Japanese family of five believed missing in Nepal flash floods

The family includes the parents in their 40s, as well as a 10-year-old girl and two boys age 6 and 3, a media report said.

BBC News: Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages

Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.

tagesschau: Angehörige verklagen Bundesrepublik nach Germanwings-Katastrophe

Angehörige verklagen Bundesrepublik nach Germanwings-Katastrophe

The Japan Times: Math’s AI crisis has a lesson for the rest of us

The field of mathematics may need to establish new standards for dealing with AI.

BBC News: This Indian pilgrim was about to enter Tibet for her dream tour - then her WhatsApp messages stopped

Her family is among hundreds anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods.

tagesschau: Norwegen nimmt Abschied von König Harald nach 35 Jahren auf dem Thron

Norwegen nimmt Abschied von König Harald nach 35 Jahren auf dem Thron

The Japan Times: Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students

The federal government has warned that colleges not complying with the regulations may lose certification to enroll foreign students.

BBC News: Videos show people survive floodwaters on balcony in Nepal

BBC Verify has located several videos from disaster-struck areas of the Trishuli river after deadly floods swept through.

tagesschau: Gletscherabbruch offenbar Auslöser der Sturzflut im Himalaya

Gletscherabbruch offenbar Auslöser der Sturzflut im Himalaya


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